The holiday is coming: 12 of the best Christmas markets in the US

Long before Christmas, we have the opportunity to get in the holiday spirit at themed markets across the US. These fun gatherings have been the backbone of Christmas preparations ever since Germany's first Christmas shop opened in Dresden in 1434.

Alaska farmer grows almost a tonne pumpkin and sets state record again

Dale Marshall of Anchorage, Alaska, set a new state record for pumpkin weighing. The previous record was set in 2019 by a pumpkin grown by him, according to ADN. On August 29, a giant pumpkin from Anchorage broke the state record. Her weight was 973 kg. BUT…

Book Fair and Chinese Lantern Festival: How to Spend a Weekend in the San Francisco Bay Area (February 11-13)

What: Dogs Are More Than Pets Show When: Friday-Sunday, February 11-13 Where: East Bay SPCA, Dublin 4651 Gleason Drive Dublin, CA 94568 More: This is an interactive educational exhibition about the world of dogs. Visitors will need about an hour to view the entire exhibition, including…

Meeting with a Ukrainian journalist and a flea market: how to spend a weekend in the San Francisco Bay Area (September 17-19)

What: Party for Russian speakers “Dashing 1990s” When: Friday, September 17, from 22:00 Where: ORIGIN 1538 Fillmore Street San Francisco, CA 94115 More: Enjoy this very special event with friends to the sound of your favorite 1990s hits ... The program will feature world-famous ...

Opera Festival and Yiddish Concert: How to Spend a Weekend in New York (September 3-5)

What: Free kayaking When: Friday-Sunday, September 3-5 Where: The Downtown Boathouse, Hudson River Greenway, New York, NY 10014 More: The Downtown Boathouse gives everyone the opportunity to go kayaking for free. The Boat House staff will provide free instructions and all the necessary equipment ...

Auto Show and Photo Show: How to Spend a Weekend in the San Francisco Bay Area (July 9-11)

What: Bricolage Photo Exhibition When: Friday, July 9, from 09:00 Where: Andrea Schwartz Gallery 545 4th Street San Francisco, CA 94107 More: Kara Barer starts her photographic process with books, sometimes uses other types of paper in her work, such as…

Walking a Farm and Counting Butterflies in the Park: How to Spend a Weekend in the San Francisco Bay Area (June 11-13)

What: “Near You” Exhibition When: Friday-Saturday, June 11-12 Where: McEvoy Foundation for the Arts 1150 25th Street Building B San Francisco, CA 94107 Read more: “Near You” - an exhibition of contemporary art from the McEvoy Family collection Collection dedicated to joy, life ...

Burger Museum and Chernobyl Victims' Memorial Concert: How to Spend a Weekend in Miami (April 16-18)

What: Burger Museum When: Friday-Sunday, April 16-18 Where: Burger Museum by Burger Beast, 450 NW 37th Ave, Miami, FL 33125 More: The Burger Museum displays over 3000 historical artifacts, collectibles from various burger shops from all over U.S.A. Here…

Brunch and street fair: how to spend a weekend in Los Angeles (March 12-14)

What: Automotive Food Festival When: Friday-Sunday, March 12-14 Where: Rose Bowl Stadium 1001 Rose Bowl Drive Lot K Pasadena, CA 91103 Learn more: This is a regular food festival adapted in a new pandemic way. All visitors will be in their cars, which will make the event ...

Jewish Culture in the USA: Israeli Fair to be held in New York

The Israel Fair will take place on December 22 in New York. Several hundred members of the Jewish community will come together to have fun and honor Israel's cultural traditions. Guests will be able to take part in lotteries for drawing air tickets to Israel, culinary master classes and other entertainment, as well as ...

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